Regular Hours apply otherwise. We hope that all of your holiday festivities are wonderful for you and your family, including the furry members.

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VISIT DURING OUR “HAPPURRY” HOURS FOR OUR DAILY SPECIALS:

The following specials are available during 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday

Specials cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.

WEDNESDAY: 2-4-1 Choose from one of two specials: Two cat lovers for one cat lounge cover fee! OR Two hours in the the cat lounge for the cost of one hour (if space allows) When space does not allow, you will receive a voucher for a one hour return weekday visit to use later!
(Please note that we close for a break at 2:00 p.m. so a two hour visit would begin at noon or earlier.)

We are located in the wonderful community of Clintonville, at 3041 Indianola Blvd.

Columbus, OH 43202

(614) 852-3521

How It Works

GET YOUR PURR ON

Cat lovers. Coffee. Bakery sweets. Board games. A good book. Oh, and basically the friendliest cats in town. Are you purring yet?

The basics: Reservations are suggested, but walk-ins can sometimes be accommodated. Your $10/hour “Cat Lounge” fee helps cover the cost of caring for our feline foster family members. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to review the “house cat rules” and sign a waiver, plus to order any refreshments you’d like. (More on that in the FAQs.)

Looking for a new cat to call part of your family? Eat, Purr, Love is the perfect place to meet. Through our partnership with the Capital Area Humane Society, all of our cats can be adopted directly through the Cat Café. (And maybe we’re biased, but we think meeting at Eat, Purr, Love is the best way to start a life-long kitty-cat bond.)

“Absolutely love it here! This was where I took my girlfriend on our first date, and I just went with a group of 12 to de-stress from finals, and both times, it was such an awesome experience.”

– Joshua S.

“This place is wonderful! There is plenty of comfy seating, coloring books, games, reading books, and of course snuggly cats!! This business is excellent for the community – providing a calm, relaxing place for humans and an opportunity for kitties to be socialized and adopted. Keep it up!”

– Rachael M.

“So relaxing. New favorite way to unwind and de-stress. <3 There are a variety of personality types among the cats, and you’re bound to find one you love – if not all of them. :)”

– Lily Y.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

What is a cat cafe?

Part cafe, part adoption center – a cat cafe brings a homey vibe (and delicious local coffee, tea and locally made baked goods) to a group of rescued cats who just want to be pet or played with. (And maybe convince you to take them home with you in the process.)

Where are the cats from?

We’re excited to play host to adoptable cats from the Columbus Humane (previously knows as Capital Area Humane Society), which has been serving the area since 1883. A portion of Eat, Purr, Love’s profits are donated to the CH.

How many cats do you have?

At any one time, we have about a dozen cats roaming the café. Since an Eat, Purr, Love cat is adopted, on average, every two days, it’s a constantly rotating group. Each cat is carefully chosen based on its temperament around people and other cats. To keep the kitties from becoming stressed, there are human-free zones and mandated “cat nap” times.

Why come to a cat café?

Outside of the obvious fun factor, Eat, Purr, Love brings lots of other benefits, too. If you’re looking to adopt, a cat café provides a relaxing and home-like environment in which to meet some new options. Maybe you love cats but can’t have them in your home (due to a family member’s allergies, etc.). We bring cat lovers and lovable cats together.

Why is there a cover fee?

Our $10/hour (per person age 13+) cover charge allows us to provide a cozy environment and a unique experience for cat lovers while sustaining a stimulating and comfortable home for lovable homeless cats until they are adopted. A $5/hour cover charge applies for children 12 and under.

Are kids allowed?

Children must be accompanied by an adult; children under 12 must be monitored by that adult at all times. Running and yelling are not allowed, as it scares the cats.

How can I get involved?
We aren’t hiring at this time, but you can support us by liking our Facebook page and following us on Instagram and Twitter. If you’d like to volunteer with the Columbus Humane (and maybe even meet some cats prior to their Cat Cafe debuts!), they’d love to hear from you. Please visit: http://www.cahs-pets.org/i-want-to-help/volunteer for further details on volunteering with Columbus Humane (previosuly known as Capital Area Humane Society.

How are you able to serve food with cats in the building?
All food is prepared and prepackaged at the off-site Pattycake Vegan Bakery. It can be brought into the “cat lounge” once it has been purchased. You can also bring your own food and beverages into the lounge (but please remember, no sharing with the cats). Preview our menu here.

Can I bring my own cat to the cafe?
No – your cat will not share the same enthusiasm you have for coming to a cat cafe.

Why aren’t there kittens at the café?
We love kittens, but luckily, they get adopted quickly. We focus on adult cats to make sure they get plenty of love and support, too.

Adoptions

LET’S HANG OUT FURREVER

We’ve got some pretty cool cats hanging out with us lately…literally. Here are a few who are up for adoption. Please note that each week, we typically adopt out several cats and welcome new cats in their place, and this list may not be immediately updated.
If you are interested in receiving further information on any of the cats in our clowder or if would like to confirm that a particular cat is available for adoption, please contact us at [email protected] or (614) 852-3521.
All cats residing at Eat, Purr, Love are adult cats and have come to us from Columbus Humane (formerly known as Capital Area Humane Society. They have been spayed or neutered and have received preventative medical procedures by Columbus Humane, such as vaccines, prior to arriving at the cat cafe. The cats are chosen by Columbus Humane staff and volunteers based on their personalities to ensure that they will be happy in a cat cafe environment.

Additional info and photos for the cat cafe cats may be available on the Columbus Humane website. Check out the other wonderful cats and kittens available for adoption at Columbus Humane as well.

We facilitate adoptions at the cat cafe using much of the same adoption screening application forms and process used by Columbus Humane. If you are coming to Eat, Purr, Love to find a new feline member to add to your family, please note that we typically do not finalize adoptions and send cats home on Saturdays and Sundays. Once an adoption application is approved, we will hold that cat for you until a time can be arranged to go over final paperwork and send your new cat home with you during the week. We can sometimes send cats home the same day on weekdays.

All cats must go home in a plastic or soft sided cat carrier.

All adoption fees and donations associated with the adoption are made payable to Columbus Humane by cash or check.

Events

LET’S PLAY

Our cats are always planning their next party. Check the event calendar for one of these fun event sessions.

“Yogatos”: yoga with cats. Every FIRST TUESDAY of the month from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Additonal classes may be added. Reservations required.

-video credit: Naomi Rossman

“Purrs & Palettes”: painting with cats. Every THIRD THURSDAY of the month from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Additional classes may be added. Reservations required.

-video credit: Naomi Rossman

Plus, we allow free-of-charge access for cat rescue groups to utilize for programs like volunteer recruitment and orientation, fundraisers and cat educational workshops. We will also open the cat cafe for groups that would benefit from the therapeutic results of spending time with purring, affectionate cats! (If you are interested, please contact us at:[email protected] for further details).

Menu

FOR THE FOOD BOWL

We have fresh-brewed, locally roasted coffee as well as other hot brewed items such as tea and hot cocoa, along with ice cold bottled beverages available for purchase.

Make A Reservation!

CHECK MEOWT

Reservations are not required but highly recommended. Walk-ins are always welcome when space allows. For the comfort of our cats and guests, we allow up to 12 guests in the cat lounge at a time. For private groups, we allow up to 15 guests.

To make a reservation by phone, please call us at: (614) 852-3521

Please note the following when making your reservation and visiting the cat café:

– Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
– All guests are required to review the safety rules and sign a waiver prior to entering the cat cafe. Waivers are available at the cat cafe. Or, you can review the waiver in advance – find it here.

– Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow for (street) parking and check-in.
– $10/hour (per person age 13 and up) cover charge allows us to provide a cozy environment and a unique experience for cat lovers while sustaining a stimulating and comfortable home for lovable homeless cats until they are adopted.
– $5/hour cover charge for children 12 and under. (Discounted cover charge does not apply special events.)

– It’s important to us that each guest enjoys his or her visit. It’s also important our cats have an enjoyable experience. If at any time we feel that a guest is preventing either from happening, that guest will be asked to leave.

PLEASE! If you are not able to keep your reservation and are unable to cancel it on line, or if you are going to be late, we ask that you call as soon as possible: (614) 852-3521. We cannot guarantee your reservation after 15 minutes of your scheduled time.